[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Department of Energy Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part VII





Department of Energy





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)






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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

10 CFR Chs. II, III, and X

48 CFR Ch. 9

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy has prepared and today is publishing 
its semiannual regulatory agenda pursuant to Executive Order 12866 
``Regulatory Planning and Review,'' 58 FR 51735, and the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. sections 601 to 612 (1988).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information about any 
particular item on the regulatory agenda, please contact the individual 
listed under that item. For further information on the regulatory 
agenda in general, please contact: Diana L. Dean, Room 6E-078, 
Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, 
(202) 586-7440.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Entries appended to this notice reflect the 
status of activities as of approximately April 30, 2006. They are 
divided into categories first by subagencies and then according to 
their stage of rulemaking action: Prerule, proposed rulemaking, final 
rulemaking, long-term action, or completed action.

     A draft of this regulatory agenda has been transmitted to the 
Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business 
Administration for comment, if any, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 602(b).

Issued in Washington, DC, on March 16, 2006.

 David R. Hill,

General Counsel.

                               National Nuclear Security Agency--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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770         Initial Parts of NNSA Acquisition Regulation (NAR)....................................    1994-AA00
771         Computer Security: Access to Information on Department of Energy Computer Systems.....    1994-AA01
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                           Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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772         Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Furnaces and Boilers......................    1904-AA78
773         Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Distribution Transformers....................    1904-AB08
774         Rulemaking To Adopt a Definition of Household.........................................    1904-AB52
775         Rulemaking To Codify Test Procedures Prescribed in EPACT 2005 Into the Code of Federal    1904-AB53
            Regulations...........................................................................
776         Test Procedures for Residential Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps.......................    1904-AB55
777         Renewable Energy Production Incentive.................................................    1904-AB62
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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778         Test Procedures for Electric Distribution Transformers................................    1904-AA85
779         Determination for Small Electric Motors...............................................    1904-AA87
780         Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Persons..............................    1904-AB56
781         Energy Efficiency Standards for Ceiling Fan Light Kits................................    1904-AB61
782         State Energy Program..................................................................    1904-AB63
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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783         Energy Efficiency Code for New Federal Residential Low-Rise Buildings.................    1904-AA53
784         National Voluntary Residential Energy Efficiency Rating Guidelines....................    1904-AA74
785         Determination for High-Intensity Discharge Lamps......................................    1904-AA86
786         Energy Efficiency Standards for Clothes Dryers and Room Air Conditioners..............    1904-AA89
787         Energy Efficiency Standards for Pool Heaters and Direct Heating Equipment and Water       1904-AA90
            Heaters...............................................................................
788         Energy Efficiency Standards for 1-200 HP Electric Motors..............................    1904-AA91
789         Energy Efficiency Standards for Fluorescent and Incandescent Reflector and General        1904-AA92
            Service Lamps.........................................................................

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790         Energy Standards for New Federal Commercial and Multi-Family High-Rise Residential        1904-AB13
            Buildings.............................................................................
791         Energy Efficiency Standards for Certain Commercial Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps;       1904-AB44
            Commercial Oil and Gas Fired Package Boilers; and Tankless Gas Fired Instantaneous
            Water Heaters.........................................................................
792         Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Central Air Conditioners and Air            1904-AB47
            Conditioning Heat Pumps...............................................................
793         Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Electric and Gas Ranges and Ovens and       1904-AB49
            Microwave Ovens, Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Commercial Clothes Washers...........
794         Energy Conservation Standards for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts...........................    1904-AB50
795         Determination and Energy Efficiency Standards for Battery Chargers and External Power     1904-AB57
            Supplies..............................................................................
796         Energy Efficiency Standards for Refrigerated Bottled or Canned Beverage Vending           1904-AB58
            Machines..............................................................................
797         Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment....................    1904-AB59
798         Test Procedures for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment................................    1904-AB60
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                            Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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799         State and Local Incentives Program: Alternative Fuels.................................    1904-AA66
800         Coverage of Certain Incandescent Reflector Lamps......................................    1904-AB15
801         Rulemaking To Determine Whether the Energy Conservation Standards for Residential         1904-AB48
            Water Heaters Should Be Amended.......................................................
802         Rulemaking To Determine Whether the Energy Conservation Standards for Room Air            1904-AB51
            Conditioners Should Be Amended........................................................
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                                Defense and Security Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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803         Physical Protection of Security Interests.............................................    1992-AA23
804         Identification and Protection of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information..........    1992-AA35
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                                 Defense and Security Affairs--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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805         Counterintelligence Evaluation Regulations............................................    1992-AA33
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                                     Departmental and Others--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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806         Coordination of Federal Authorization of Electric Transmission........................    1901-AB18
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                                  Departmental and Others--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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807         Freedom of Information Act............................................................    1901-AA32
808         Occupational Radiation Protection.....................................................    1901-AA95

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809         Acquisition of Petroleum for Strategic Petroleum Reserve..............................    1901-AB16
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                                    Departmental and Others--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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810         Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment................................    1901-AA38
811         Economic Development Transfers of Real Property.......................................    1901-AA82
812         Research Misconduct...................................................................    1901-AA89
813         Guidelines for Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting.....................................    1901-AB11
814         Standby Support for Advanced Nuclear Facility Delays..................................    1901-AB17
815         Computer Security: Access to Information on Department of Energy Computer Systems.....    1901-AB19
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                                   Departmental and Others--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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816         Annotation of Land Records for Remediated Properties in the Uranium Mill Tailings         1901-AA57
            Remedial Action Project (UMTRA).......................................................
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                                   Departmental and Others--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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817         Worker Safety and Health..............................................................    1901-AA99
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                        Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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818         Technical Amendment of the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation................    1991-AB62
819         Cooperative Audit Strategy............................................................    1991-AB67
820         Priorities and Allocations--Domestic Energy Supplies..................................    1991-AB69
821         Revisions to Intellectual Property Provisions for Management Contracts................    1991-AB70
822         Security Considerations--Background Checks............................................    1991-AB71
823         Rescission of Obsolete Property Management Regulations................................    1991-AB73
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                          Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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824         Organizational Conflict of Interest Disclosure........................................    1991-AB52
825         Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation: Management Contractor Compensation for       1991-AB61
            Personal Services.....................................................................
826         DEAR Changes to Provisions for Facilities Management; Work Authorization; Contractor's    1991-AB65
            Organization; Contractor Relations; and Laws, Regulations, and Directives.............
827         Assistance Regulations................................................................    1991-AB72
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                         Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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828         DEAR: Make or Buy Plans...............................................................    1991-AB63
829         DEAR: Work for Others.................................................................    1991-AB64
830         DEAR: Biobased Content Products.......................................................    1991-AB68
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                                   Office of General Counsel--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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831         Conduct of Employees..................................................................    1990-AA19
832         Procedural Rules for DOE Nuclear Activities...........................................    1990-AA30
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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


National Nuclear Security Agency (NNSA)



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770. INITIAL PARTS OF NNSA ACQUISITION REGULATION (NAR)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

CFR Citation: 48 CFR ch 11

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       02/13/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James J. Cavanagh
Phone: 202 586-8559

RIN: 1994-AA00
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771. COMPUTER SECURITY: ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 
COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Transferred to RIN 1901-AB19    03/09/06

RIN: 1994-AA01
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Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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772. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL FURNACES AND BOILERS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 
104-4.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6295(f)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 1, 1994.

Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, 
establishes initial energy efficiency standard levels for most types of 
major residential appliances and generally requires DOE to undertake 
two subsequent rulemakings, at specified times, to determine whether 
the extant standard for a covered product should be amended.
This is the initial review of the statutory standards for residential 
furnaces and boilers.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           09/08/93                    58 FR 47326
Framework Workshop              07/17/01
Venting Workshop                05/08/02
ANPRM                           07/29/04                    69 FR 45419
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/10/04
DOE Review of Technical Support 
Documents                       08/11/05
NPRM                            09/00/06
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-7892
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA78
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773. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317(a)(2)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 24, 1996.

Abstract: Prior to enactment of EPACT 2005, the Energy Policy and 
Conservation Act, as amended, (EPCA) did not establish energy 
efficiency

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standards for electric distribution transformers. EPCA directed DOE to 
determine whether standards for electric distribution transformers were 
warranted. However, as a result of amendments recently adopted in EPACT 
2005, Public Law No. 109-58, section 135(c)(4), EPCA now contains 
standards for low voltage dry-type electric distribution transformers, 
but not other types of distribution transformers. This rulemaking will 
determine whether it is appropriate to establish standards for these 
other types of electric distribution transformers.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Determination Notice            10/22/97                    62 FR 54809
ANPRM                           07/29/04                    69 FR 45375
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/09/04
DOE Review of Technical Support 
Documents                       08/11/05
NPRM                            09/00/06
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Antonio Bouza, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20676
Phone: 202 586-0854
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB08
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774. RULEMAKING TO ADOPT A DEFINITION OF HOUSEHOLD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6292(b)(2)(C)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To implement the Secretary's authority to designate 
additional covered products, the Department must define the term 
``household'' and set procedures under which products would be added.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The Secretary may consider other products for 
coverage at any time in the future.

Agency Contact: Linda Graves, EE--2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1851
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB52
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775. RULEMAKING TO CODIFY TEST PROCEDURES PRESCRIBED IN EPACT 2005 INTO 
THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: PL 109-58, sec 135; PL 109-58, sec 136

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430; 10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPACT 2005 establishes test procedures for numerous consumer 
products and commercial equipment. In order to maintain the consistency 
and completeness of the Department's appliance test procedure 
regulations codified in 10 CFR 430 and 431 and to aid interested 
parties in locating and using the new regulatory information, DOE plans 
to promulgate test procedures for the products in EPACT 2005. However, 
DOE will need to review these test procedures to determine their 
adequacy for adoption in the Code of Federal Regulations and may 
conduct multiple rulemakings to adopt test procedures for these 
products. This rulemaking(s) encompasses the following products and 
equipment: Commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-
freezers; remote condensing commercial refrigerators, refrigerator-
freezers, and freezers; commercial icemakers; residential 
dehumidifiers; commercial clothes washers; ceiling fans; illuminated 
exit signs; medium base compact fluorescent lamps; torchieres; traffic 
signal modules and pedestrian modules; small commercial package air-
conditioning and heating equipment; large commercial package air-
conditioning and heating equipment; very large commercial package air-
conditioning and heating equipment; commercial prerinse spray valves; 
and low-voltage dry-type distribution transformers; and battery charges 
and external power supplies.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/06
Final Action                    11/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: As the Department reviews the requirements 
cited in EPACT 2005, DOE may determine that separate rulemakings may be 
warranted for some of these individual products or equipment.

Agency Contact: James Raba, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8654
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB53
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776. TEST PROCEDURES FOR RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6293

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: With this rulemaking, the Department of Energy (DOE) is 
amending its test procedure for residential central air conditioners 
and heat pumps. The rulemaking implements test procedure changes in 
such areas as small-duct, high-velocity systems, multiple-split 
systems, two-capacity units, and the referencing of current ASHEAE 
standards. The amendments also clarify issues associated with sampling 
and rating both tested and untested systems. DOE believes that the 
amendments will not cause products to fail to meet the energy standards 
in effect either before or after January 23, 2006.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/06
Final Action                    09/00/07

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9611
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB55
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777.  RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION INCENTIVE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 13317; PL 109-58, sec 202

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 451

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency 
and Renewable Energy, defines rule modifications to implement changes 
to the Renewable Energy Production Incentives (REPI) program required 
by section 202 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Public Law 109-58. 
REPI provides for production incentive payments to owners or operators 
of qualified renewable energy facilities, subject to the availability 
of appropriations. These Energy Policy Act modifications relate 
primarily to allocation of available funds between owners or operators 
of two distinct groups of qualified facilities, incorporation of 
additional ownership categories, extension of the eligibility window 
and program termination date, and expansion of applicable renewable 
technologies. In addition to the changes required by the Energy Policy 
Act of 2005, the DOE is modifying the method for accrued energy 
accounting. Other minor changes are incorporated, as needed, to update 
the rule.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Daniel T. Berckley, EE-2K, Energy Technology Program 
Specialist, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1510
Fax: 202 586-1233
Email: [email protected]

Kimberly J. Graber, Department of Energy, Office of General Counsel, 
1617 Cole Boulevard, Golden, CO 80401
Phone: 303 275-4700
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB62
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Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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778. TEST PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317; PL 109-58, sec 135(b)(1)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 24, 1995, Determination Notice.

Abstract: EPCA requires the Department to prescribe testing 
requirements for those electric distribution transformers for which the 
Secretary makes a determination that energy conservation standards 
would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would 
result in significant energy savings. Section 135 of EPACT 2005 amends 
EPCA to provide that DOE must base these test procedures on a specified 
industry test procedures on a specified industry test procedure. The 
Department is evaluating the impact of this provision on its pending 
rulemaking for distribution transformer test procedures.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Determination Notice            10/22/97                    62 FR 54809
NPRM                            11/12/98                    63 FR 63359
NPRM Comment Period End         02/05/99
Supplemental NPRM               07/29/04                    69 FR 45506
Supplemental NPRM Comment Period 
End                             11/08/04
Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-9138
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA85
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779. DETERMINATION FOR SMALL ELECTRIC MOTORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6317(b)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 24, 1995, Determination Notice.

Abstract: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended, 
requires the Department to prescribe test procedures for small electric 
motors for which the Secretary makes a determination that energy 
conservation standards would be technologically feasible and 
economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Determination Notice            06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The Department is conducting an analysis in 
preparation for a determination under 42 U.S.C. 6317(b). The timetable 
for this action will be determined during the annual priority-setting 
of rulemakings for the fiscal year.

Agency Contact: Antonio Bouza, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20676
Phone: 202 586-0854
Fax: 202 586-4617

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA87
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780.  WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME 
PERSONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 109-58

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 440

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The amendments are necessitated by changes mandated in EPACT 
2005. These changes specify definitions for renewable energy systems 
eligible for funding in the weatherization program; establish criteria 
for performance and quality standards for eligible renewable energy 
systems; establish procedures for evaluating application for 
eligibility of renewable energy technologies and systems from 
manufacturers, including procedures to be used in denying such 
applications; and establish new ceilings for funding.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Direct Final Rule               10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John B. Atcheson, Senior Analyst, EE-2K, Department of 
Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0771

RIN: 1904-AB56
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781.  ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CEILING FAN 
LIGHT KITS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: PL 109-58

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPACT 2005 requires that standards be established for ceiling 
fan light kits (other than those with prescribed standards in EPACT 
2005).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Graves, EE--2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1851
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB61
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782.  STATE ENERGY PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6321 et seq

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 420

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: DOE is amending its State Energy Program formula grant 
regulations to incorporate new statutory provisions enacted in the 
Energy Policy Act of 2005. The new law includes a new energy efficiency 
goal that must be included in State energy conservation plans and 
requires DOE to invite State governors to review the State plans every 
3 years.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Eric W. Thomas EE--2K, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-2242
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB63
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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



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783. ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR NEW FEDERAL RESIDENTIAL LOW-RISE 
BUILDINGS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 435

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/02/97                    62 FR 24164
NPRM Comment Period End         07/14/97
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Stephen P. Walder, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-9209
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA53
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784. NATIONAL VOLUNTARY RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING GUIDELINES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 437

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/25/95                    60 FR 37949
NPRM Comment Period End         10/23/95
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Stephen P. Walder, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-9209
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA74
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785. DETERMINATION FOR HIGH-INTENSITY DISCHARGE LAMPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Determination Notice            06/00/10

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Graves,
Phone: 202 586-1851
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA86
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786. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CLOTHES DRYERS AND ROOM AIR 
CONDITIONERS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           11/00/09
NPRM                            10/00/10
Final Action                    06/00/11

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Bryan Berringer, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-0371
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Merged with 1904-AB51
RIN: 1904-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________




787. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR POOL HEATERS AND DIRECT HEATING 
EQUIPMENT AND WATER HEATERS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/00/08
NPRM                            07/00/09
Final Action                    03/00/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Mohammed Kahn, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-7892
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Merged with 1904-AB48
RIN: 1904-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________




788. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR 1-200 HP ELECTRIC MOTORS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/00/09
NPRM                            10/00/10
Final Action                    06/00/11

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Antonio Bouza, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-0854
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________




789. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR FLUORESCENT AND INCANDESCENT 
REFLECTOR AND GENERAL SERVICE LAMPS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430.32

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/00/07
NPRM                            10/00/08
Final Action                    06/00/09

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Linda Graves,
Phone: 202 586-1851
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________




790. ENERGY STANDARDS FOR NEW FEDERAL COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY HIGH-
RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 434

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cyrus Nasseri, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-9138
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB13
_______________________________________________________________________




791. ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONERS 
AND HEAT PUMPS; COMMERCIAL OIL AND GAS FIRED PACKAGE BOILERS; AND 
TANKLESS GAS FIRED INSTANTANEOUS WATER HEATERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Availabilitiy         03/13/06                    71 FR 12634
NPRM                            01/00/08
Final Action                    09/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Maureen Murphy, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-0598
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Merged with 1904-AB16, Merged with 1904-AB17
RIN: 1904-AB44
_______________________________________________________________________




792. ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL CENTRAL AIR 
CONDITIONERS AND AIR CONDITIONING HEAT PUMPS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/00/09
NPRM                            10/00/10
Final Action                    06/00/11

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michael Raymond, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-9611

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB47
_______________________________________________________________________




793. ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC AND GAS 
RANGES AND OVENS AND MICROWAVE OVENS, DISHWASHERS, DEHUMIDIFIERS, AND 
COMMERCIAL CLOTHES WASHERS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/00/07
NPRM                            07/00/08
Final Action                    03/00/09

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bryan Berringer, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-0371
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Merged with 1904-AA89
RIN: 1904-AB49
_______________________________________________________________________




794. ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR FLUORESCENT LAMP BALLASTS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/00/09
NPRM                            10/00/10
Final Action                    06/00/11

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Linda Graves,
Phone: 202 586-1851
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB50
_______________________________________________________________________




795.  DETERMINATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS 
FOR BATTERY CHARGERS AND EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: PL 109-58

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPACT 2005 requires that first a determination be conducted 
for battery chargers and power supplies. The standards activity is 
contingent on the outcome of the determination.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Determination Notice            08/00/08
ANPRM                           02/00/10
NPRM                            12/00/10
Final Action                    08/00/11

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Antonio Bouza, EE-2J, Department of Energy, Energy 
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20676
Phone: 202 586-0854
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB57
_______________________________________________________________________




796.  ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR REFRIGERATED 
BOTTLED OR CANNED BEVERAGE VENDING MACHINES

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: PL 109-58

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPACT 2005 requires that a standard be established for 
refrigerated bottled or canned beverage vending machines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/00/08
NPRM                            12/00/08
Final Action                    08/00/09

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Raba, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8654
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB58
_______________________________________________________________________




797.  ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL 
REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: PL 109-58

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPACT 2005 requires that standards be established for ice 
cream freezers; self-contained commercial refrigerators, freezers, and 
refrigerator-freezers without doors; and remote-condensing commercial 
refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/00/07
NPRM                            05/00/08
Final Action                    01/00/09

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Raba, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8654
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB59
_______________________________________________________________________




798.  TEST PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION 
EQUIPMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-58

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EPACT 2005 requires that test procedures be established for 
ice cream freezers; self-contained commercial refrigerators, freezers, 
and refrigerator-freezers without doors; and remote-condensing 
commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/07
Final Action                    01/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Raba, EE-2J, Office of Building Technologies 
Program, Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 
1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-8654
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB60
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)



_______________________________________________________________________




799. STATE AND LOCAL INCENTIVES PROGRAM: ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 409

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/02/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Marcy Rood
Phone: 202 586-8161

RIN: 1904-AA66
_______________________________________________________________________




800. COVERAGE OF CERTAIN INCANDESCENT REFLECTOR LAMPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/14/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Graves,
Phone: 202 586-1851
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1904-AB15
_______________________________________________________________________




801. RULEMAKING TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS 
FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER HEATERS SHOULD BE AMENDED

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged with RIN 1904-AA90       02/14/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bryan Berringer, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-0371
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Merged with 1904-AA90
RIN: 1904-AB48
_______________________________________________________________________




802. RULEMAKING TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS 
FOR ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS SHOULD BE AMENDED

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 430

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 1904-AA89       02/15/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bryan Berringer, EE-2J
Phone: 202 586-0371
Fax: 202 586-4617
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Merged with 1904-AA89
RIN: 1904-AB51
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




803. PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF SECURITY INTERESTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2011; 42 USC 7101

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1046, subpart A; 10 CFR 1046, subpart B

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 10 CFR part 1046, subparts A and B, establishes DOE 
contractor requirements in the areas of protective force, medical, 
physical fitness, and firearms qualifications and training. This 
revision would address matters concerning physical training of Security 
Police Officers and Security Officers, to more clearly define Security 
Police Officer I and Security Police Officer II positions, and to 
revise physical fitness qualifications requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Cronin, Office of Security and Safety Performance 
Assurance, SP-61, Department of Energy, Germantown Building, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-6209

RIN: 1992-AA23

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_______________________________________________________________________




804. IDENTIFICATION AND PROTECTION OF UNCLASSIFIED CONTROLLED NUCLEAR 
INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2168

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1017

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revises 10 CFR part 1017, clarifying and streamlining 
requirements to reflect organizational changes, abolishing the ``May 
Contain UCNI'' marking. Adds the name of the Reviewing Official and 
guidance for using the UCNI marking, and updating physical protection 
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/06
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Emily Anne Puhl, Security Specialist, Department of 
Energy, Office of Security and Safety Performance Assurance, SP-51, 
Germantown Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585-1290
Phone: 301 903-9048
Fax: 301 903-1230
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1992-AA35
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Defense and Security Affairs (DSA)



_______________________________________________________________________




805. COUNTERINTELLIGENCE EVALUATION REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 709; 10 CFR 710

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/14/03                    68 FR 17886
Correction to NPRM              04/18/03                    68 FR 19166
NPRM Comment Period End         06/13/03
Revised NPRM                    01/07/05                     70 FR 1383
Revised NPRM Comment Period End 03/08/05
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Douglas Hinckley
Phone: 202 586-5901

RIN: 1992-AA33
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                                Prerule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




806. COORDINATION OF FEDERAL AUTHORIZATION OF ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: PL 109-58 sec 1221(a)

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 7, 2007.

Abstract: Subsection 216(h) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) requires the 
Department of Energy (Department) to act as lead agency for purposes of 
coordinating all applicable Federal authorizations and related 
environmental reviews as may be required under Federal law in order to 
site transmission facilities. Subsection 216(h)(7)(A) further 
authorizes the Department to issue any regulations necessary to 
implement the provisions of section 1221(a) of Energy Policy Act of 
2005 and FPA 216, including provisions providing for pre-application 
mechanisms to facilitate streamlining applicable Federal 
authorizations. Pursuant to this authority, the Department intends to 
promulgate regulations to facilitate the coordination of such permits, 
special use authorizations, certifications, opinions, or other 
approvals necessary to site transmission facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Inquiry               04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: David Meyer, Senior Policy Advisor, OE-21, Department 
of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-3118
Fax: 202 586-5391
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AB18
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




807. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1004

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), as amended, permits 
any person to request access to agency records. The DOE has promulgated 
a regulation at part 1004 of title 10 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations to implement the FOIA. The DOE will revise its FOIA 
regulation to reflect current procedures for processing requests for 
information that are

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submitted to the Agency, to ensure compliance with the Electronic 
Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996, and to make the 
regulation more user friendly.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06
Final Action                    08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Abel Lopez, Director, FOIA and Privacy Act Division, 
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-5955
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________




808. OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7191; 42 USC 2282(a); 28 USC 2461 
note; 50 USC 2410

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 835; 10 CFR 820

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend 10 CFR part 820, Procedural Rules for 
DOE Nuclear Activities, to take in account the establishment of the 
National Nuclear Security Administration. This action would also amend 
10 CFR part 835, Occupation Radiation Protection, to provide additional 
flexibility in meeting requirements, to update the dosimetric models 
and dose terms, to establish certain concentration values and limits, 
and to clarify requirements for radioactive material transportation not 
subject to DOT regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter V. O'Connell, Department of Energy, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-5641
Fax: 301 903-3445
Email: peter.o'[email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________




809. ACQUISITION OF PETROLEUM FOR STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 6240

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, December 6, 2005.
Final, Statutory, February 6, 2006.

Abstract: This action would establish procedures for the acquisition of 
petroleum to fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to the one billion 
barrel capacity authorized under section 154(a) of the Energy Policy 
and Conservation Act. The procedures must include criteria for 
reviewing requests for deferral of scheduled deliveries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/06
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: Congress has been notified of delays to 
legislated deadlines caused by the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the 
Strategic Petroleum Reserve Program.

Agency Contact: Lynnette H. LeMat, Director, Operations and Readiness, 
Office of Petroleum Reserves, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0340
Phone: 202 586-4398
Fax: 202 586-0835
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AB16
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



_______________________________________________________________________




810. RADIATION PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7191

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 834

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would add a new 10 CFR 834 to DOE's regulations 
establishing a body of rules setting forth the basic requirements for 
ensuring radiation protection of the public and environment in 
connection with DOE nuclear activities. These requirements stem from 
the Department's ongoing effort to strengthen the protection of health, 
safety, and the environment from the nuclear and chemical hazards posed 
by these DOE activities. Major elements of the proposal include a dose 
limitation system for protection of the public; requirements for 
application optimization (As Low As is Reasonably Achievable, ALARA) 
process; requirements for liquid discharges; reporting and monitoring 
requirements; and residual radioactive material requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/25/93                    58 FR 16268
Second NPRM                     08/31/95                    60 FR 45381
Second NPRM Comment Period End  10/02/95
Integrate new EPA guidance      12/00/06
Final Action                    10/00/08

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is 
considering revising the Federal Guidance for Radiation Protection of 
the Public. This Presidential-level guidance would refine the radiation 
protection and dose limitation framework for the public, and may 
include numerical Radiation Protection Goals (i.e., dose limits). 
Because it is DOE's preference to be consistent with

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Federal radiation protection policy, the Department is adjusting the 
schedule for part 834 in anticipation of revised Federal Guidance and 
will issue the rule following EPA action on the guidance. This will 
allow DOE to be consistent with the most current Presidential-level 
guidance upon its release.

Agency Contact: Andrew Wallo III, Director, Office of Air, Water and 
Radiation Protection, Policy and Guidance, Department of Energy, 1000 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-4996
Fax: 202 586-3915

RIN: 1901-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________




811. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRANSFERS OF REAL PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-85, sec 3158

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 770

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action establishes procedures for indemnifying and 
disposing of real property by sale or lease at the Department's defense 
nuclear facilities for the purpose of permitting economic development. 
It also establishes procedures for reporting actions to Congress, 
informing those acquiring the property of the availability of 
indemnification for injury to people or property from releases or 
threatened releases of hazardous materials, requesting indemnification, 
and making claims for indemnification. All comments received on the 
interim final rule have been reviewed and will be considered in the 
final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/29/00                    65 FR 10685
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/14/00
Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John C. Watson, Senior Realty Officer, ME-90, 
Department of Energy, Room 4B-122, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0072
Fax: 202 586-4500
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA82
_______________________________________________________________________




812. RESEARCH MISCONDUCT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101 et seq; 42 USC 7454; 50 USC 
2401 et seq; 42 USC 2282a to c; 41 USC 418b; 31 USC 6301 to 6308

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 600; 10 CFR 733; 48 CFR 935; 48 CFR 952

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would establish policies and procedures for 
handling research misconduct allegations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule and 
Opprotunity for Comment         06/28/05                    70 FR 37010
Interim Final Rule Effective    07/28/05
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/29/05
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Christine Chalk, Division of Planning and Analysis, SC-
5, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-7203
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________




813. GUIDELINES FOR VOLUNTARY GREENHOUSE GAS REPORTING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 13385(b)

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would revise the procedures and reporting 
requirements for the Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program under 
section 1605(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992. The revisions would 
enhance the measurement accuracy, reliability, and verifiability of 
reported data.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/05/03                    68 FR 68204
NPRM Comment Period End         02/17/04
Draft Technical Guidelines      03/24/05                    70 FR 15164
Interim Final Rule General 
Guidelines                      03/24/05                    70 FR 15169
Comment Period Extended         05/09/05                    70 FR 24302
Interim Final Rule Effective 
Date Extended                   09/19/05                    70 FR 54835
Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Friedrichs, Office of Policy and International 
Affairs, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-0124

RIN: 1901-AB11
_______________________________________________________________________




814. STANDBY SUPPORT FOR ADVANCED NUCLEAR FACILITY DELAYS

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 
104-4.

Legal Authority: PL 109-58, sec 638

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 8, 2005.
Other, Statutory, May 6, 2006, Interim Final Rule.

Abstract: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT 2005) authorizes the 
Secretary to provide standby support for sponsors of advanced nuclear 
power facilities for certain unexpected delays such as those caused by 
litigation or Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing problems 
that delay a facility from obtaining full power operation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Inquiry               11/25/05                    70 FR 71107
Workshop                        12/15/05
Comments posted on Web site     01/05/06
Interim Final Rule              05/00/06
Final Action                    08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Timetable reflects program priorities.

Agency Contact: K. Chuck Wade, Office of Nuclear Energy, Science, and 
Technology, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-6509
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________




815. COMPUTER SECURITY: ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 
COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7101 et seq; 42 USC 2001 et seq; 50 USC 2425; 
50 USC 2483(c)

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would codify rules governing access by any 
individual to information on Department of Energy computer systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/17/05                    70 FR 12974
NPRM Comment Period End         05/16/05
Final Action                    10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gordon Errington, Deputy Chief Information Officer, IM-
1, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 
20585
Phone: 202 586-0166

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1994-AA01
RIN: 1901-AB19
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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Long-Term Actions


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



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816. ANNOTATION OF LAND RECORDS FOR REMEDIATED PROPERTIES IN THE URANIUM 
MILL TAILINGS REMEDIAL ACTION PROJECT (UMTRA)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/14/89                    54 FR 29732
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Christopher J. Clayton
Phone: 202 586-9034
Fax: 202-586-1588
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1901-AA57
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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Departmental and Others (ENDEP)



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817. WORKER SAFETY AND HEALTH

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 851

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/09/06                     71 FR 6858

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bill McArthur
Phone: 301 930-9674

RIN: 1901-AA99
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Department of Energy (DOE)                          Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy (PR)



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818. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ACQUISITION 
REGULATION

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 030; 48 CFR 952; 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would make technical amendments and corrections 
to various parts of the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen Zvolensky, Department of Energy, Office of 
Procurement and Assistance Policy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 287-1307
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB62
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819. COOPERATIVE AUDIT STRATEGY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401

[[Page 22534]]

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Energy is amending its acquisition 
regulation to more fully describe the audit procedures to be followed 
under its management and operating contracts. The revised procedures 
call for an annual audit plan and audit report as explained under the 
Accounts, Records, and Inspection clause at 48 CFR 970.5232-3.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Helen Oxberger, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 287-1332

RIN: 1991-AB67
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820. PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS--DOMESTIC ENERGY SUPPLIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 40 USC 486(c); 41 USC 418b; 50 USC app 2071(c)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 911.602; 10 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would update the Department of Energy regulations 
and clauses exercising the authorities to allocate the supplies of 
materials, equipment, services, and facilities and establish priorities 
for the acceptance and performance of contracts and orders to (1) 
promote the national defense and (2) maximize domestic energy supplies 
as authorized by the Defense Production Act of 1950 as amended (50 
U.S.C. App. 2061 et seq.); the Department of Commerce Defense 
Priorities and Allocations System Program (15 CFR 700); and Executive 
Order 12919, National Defense Resource Preparedness.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lisa Jones, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, 
Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy, 1000 Independence Avenue 
SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 287-1470
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB69
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821. REVISIONS TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROVISIONS FOR MANAGEMENT 
CONTRACTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 2282(a) to 2282(c); 41 USC 418(b); 
50 USC 2401

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970.27; 48 CFR 970.5227

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the DOE Acquisition Regulation to 
make provision for creation and use of software subject to open source 
copyright licenses. Other technical changes to the existing 
intellectual property clauses used in DOE's management and operating 
contracts will also be proposed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert M. Webb, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 287-1338
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB70
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822. SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS--BACKGROUND CHECKS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2011; 41 USC 418b

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 904.4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the DOE Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) 
to add Protective Services to the types of contracts covered by the 
DEAR. The security clause would be amended to describe the Department's 
requirement that employers do background checks before employment of 
persons who will require access authorizations to perform contract 
duties and that they and their employees agree to the use of mediation 
services as may be required to ensure continuity of operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard B. Langston, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 287-1339
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB71
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823.  RESCISSION OF OBSOLETE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 109

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would rescind obsolete DOE property management 
provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry G. Hanely, Director, Personal Property Policy 
Office, Department of Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance 
Policy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 287-1563
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB73

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Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy (PR)



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824. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7254

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 909; 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend provisions that cover organizational 
conflicts of interest and purchases from affiliated sources to protect 
the Department in transactions involving a DOE M&O contractor and its 
affiliates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/13/99                    64 FR 55453
NPRM Comment Period End         11/12/99
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert M. Webb, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 287-1338
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB52
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825. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ACQUISITION REGULATION: MANAGEMENT CONTRACTOR 
COMPENSATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970.22; 48 CFR 970.31; 48 CFR 970.52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would amend the policy and procedures regarding 
compensation for personal services under contracts for management of 
Department of Energy facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard B. Langston, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 287-1339
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB61
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826. DEAR CHANGES TO PROVISIONS FOR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT; WORK 
AUTHORIZATION; CONTRACTOR'S ORGANIZATION; CONTRACTOR RELATIONS; AND 
LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND DIRECTIVES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2201; 42 USC 7101; 50 USC 2401

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 907; 48 CFR 952; 48 CFR 970

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would delete 48 CFR part 970.5237-2, Facilities 
Management; add new clauses dealing with work authorization and 
Government-contractor relations; and incorporate other revisions that 
would emphasize the contractor's responsibility for effective cost 
management in flowing down prime contract requirements to its 
subcontractors.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/29/05                    70 FR 43832
NPRM Comment Period End         08/29/05
Final Action                    07/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sandra Cover, Procurement Analyst, ME-61, Department of 
Energy, Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 287-1334

RIN: 1991-AB65
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827. ASSISTANCE REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-58, sec 1007

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 603

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 7, 2005, 90 days after 
enactment.

Abstract: This action will implement section 1007 of the Energy Policy 
Act of 2005, which authorizes DOE to enter into transactions other than 
contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/15/05                    70 FR 69250
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/15/05
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/15/06
Final Action                    05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Trudy Wood, Procurement Analyst, Department of Energy, 
Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy, 1000 Independence Avenue 
SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-5625
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB72
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Department of Energy (DOE)                            Completed Actions


Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy (PR)



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828. DEAR: MAKE OR BUY PLANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 901; 48 CFR 970

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/31/06                    71 FR 16241

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard B. Langston

[[Page 22536]]

Phone: 202 287-1339
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB63
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829. DEAR: WORK FOR OTHERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 970.1707; 48 CFR 970.5217-1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/25/05                    70 FR 71038

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: A. Scott Geary
Phone: 202 287-1507

RIN: 1991-AB64
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830. DEAR: BIOBASED CONTENT PRODUCTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 923; 48 CFR 952; 48 CFR 970.23; 48 CFR 970.2370

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       01/31/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard B. Langston
Phone: 202 287-1339
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1991-AB68
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Department of Energy (DOE)                             Final Rule Stage


Office of General Counsel (OGC)



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831. CONDUCT OF EMPLOYEES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 7211 et seq; PL 103-160, sec 3161; EO 12674

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 1010; 5 CFR 2635

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The DOE regulation on conduct of employees needs to be 
revised to reflect the issuance of the Standards of Ethical Conduct for 
Employees of the executive branch (5 CFR 2635) and the repeal of 
conflict-of-interest provisions formerly applicable to DOE employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/05/96                    61 FR 35085
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/03/96
Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Susan Beard, Assistant General Counsel for General Law, 
Department of Energy, Office of General Counsel, 1000 Independence 
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585
Phone: 202 586-1522

RIN: 1990-AA19
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832.  PROCEDURAL RULES FOR DOE NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-58, sec 610

CFR Citation: 10 CFR 820.20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amends provisions on civil penalties with respect to certain 
DOE contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to conform with 
statutory change.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Howard Wilchins, Senior Litigator, Office of Price-
Anderson Enforcement, EH-6, Department of Energy, Office of General 
Counsel, Germantown, 270-CC, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, 
DC 20585
Phone: 301 903-0100
Fax: 301 903-0081
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1990-AA30
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